Feverishly followed foodie, crafter and editor Paul Lowe bakes homemade treats for his BFFs: a pair of French Bulldogs.
I have two French Bulldogs, Hugo and Lestat. They are my best friends and constant companions. My pups give so much love to me, I like to return the favor by making them homemade treats. These treats are fabulous because they contain only wholesome ingredients – no chemicals. Hugo and Lestat can be picky eaters, (they have a few allergies as well), so with these recipes, I’m always aware of exactly what they’re eating.
I’m not gonna lie, I’ve tried all of these. With a little extra seasoning, you can snack on them, too!
Kale Cookies
Kale is as healthy for our four-legged friends as it is for us. Mix it up with spinach, broccoli or parsley – a great antidote for doggie breath.
Kale Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cups chopped kale
- .5 cups chicken stock
- 1 egg
- 1 cups whole wheat flour
- 1 cups all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Into a blender add kale and chicken stock. Blend until smooth.
- Into mixing bowl pour blended mixture.
- Add egg, mix well.
- Add flour. Mix ingredients to consistency of a dough.
- Roll dough thinly and using a knife or cookie cutter, cut out shapes.
- Onto dehydrator sheets, place the dough cut-outs.
- On top of the dehydrator machine stack sheets. Dry 10 to 12 hours until brittle.
- Store in an airtight container.
Nutrition
Peanut and Wheat Germ Treats
My dogs’ favorites.
Peanut and Wheat Germ Treats
Ingredients
- .5 cups unsweetened peanut butter
- .5 cups water
- 1 egg
- 1 cups wheat germ
- 1 cups whole wheat flour
Instructions
- Into a mixing bowl combine peanut butter and water.
- Add egg, mix well.
- Add wheat germ and flour mix until a dough forms.
- Roll dough thinly and using a knife or cookie cutter, cut out bite-size shapes.
- Onto dehydrator sheets place the dough cut-outs.
- On top of the dehydrator machine, stack sheets. Dry 10 to 12 hours until brittle.
- Store in an airtight container.
Nutrition
Sweet Potato Treats
A great snack for your dog – I kind of like them too.
Sweet Potato Treats
Ingredients
- 2 sweet potatoes
Instructions
- Slice 1 to 2 sweet potatoes into medium-thick slices.
- Onto a dehydrator sheet place potato slices.
- On top of dehydrator machine place sheet. Dry 5 to 6 hours.
- Store in an airtight container.
Nutrition
Banana and Oat Break-Off Sticks
These are great, as you simply break off custom-size pieces to give your dog. My dainty bulldogs take theirs pretty small.
